Runway Insider: The Story Behind Ann Yee's SS 2013 Collection

I was immediately taken back when I got off the elevator to the 12th floor rooftop. As I stepped out, a gorgeous NYC skyline was in the background of a line of models wearing gorgeous clothing. I was drawn to the rope inspired necklaces, triple collars, and the cardigans. I was lucky enough to get a quick interview with Ann Yee—check out what she had to say about her newest collection.

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Samii: What is your inspiration for this collection?

Ann Yee: A fire destroyed my studio, so after that I decided I needed to get out of the city. I traveled to the Pacific Northwest, specifically Seattle. I was really inspired by the water, land, and marina. I took photos of ropes and nets, and they soon became my digital print and color story. It was like a resurrection.

Samii: I see you work with different patterns and textures. Which one is your favorite?

Ann Yee: I am most known for my knitwear. I love working with different yarn and textures.

Samii: What is your most favorite piece from the collection?

Ann Yee: Hard question! One of my favorite pieces is the printed shear blouse with buttons and the triple collar, which is another of my signatures.

Samii: Have you been to NYFW before? Was it more stressful as a designer?

Ann Yee: Yes! I have been to NYFW before. As a designer it is always more stressful, but putting together this presentation went very smoothly, probably because I went through a fire (literally) to get here.